High School Equivalency Program
The High School Equivalency Program at Palo Alto College is designed to help migrant
and seasonal farm workers pursue a GED. HEP provides assistance with transportation,
testing fees, classroom instruction, academic and vocational counseling. The classes
meet two or four times a week with afternoon and evening sessions available. For
more information, contact the HEP staff at 921-5410.
-Frances Rendon
PAC students compete in Ethics Bowl
A team of Palo Alto students, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Philosophy
John Hernandez, competed in the Sixth Annual South Central regional Ethics
Bowl on November 13, 2004, at St. Mary’s University. Ali Watson, Melissa
Tellez, and Travil Bowles finished in third place of the 14 teams who competed.
-Lisa Garza
Cell Phone Collection Drive a big success
The fundraiser, which was held during the month of October, exceeded its goal
of collecting 100 phones, with the final count at 181. The cell phones will be
donated to the SAPD Victims Advocacy Unit and the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative.
-Lisa Garza
Financial Aid available for students
Spring term is right around the corner. With the approaching semester you may
be wondering how are you going to pay for tuition and supplies. Palo Alto’s
Financial Aid
Department has many options for students. If you are wanting to apply for
Federal Family Education Loan Program, you need to remember that your deadline
for an application is April 1. The deadline for financial aid was on Nov. 1, but
don’t lose hope. You still can apply for financial aid, but it could take
four to six weeks to process. If financial aid isn’t for you, you may also
talk to the Bursar’s Office about a payment plan. For all your financial
aid needs, you may speak with those in the Financial Aid Office located in Palomino
Center, Room 113.
-Amanda Matthews
Texas A&M-Kingsville at Palo Alto College thrives
The enrollment at TAMUK-System Center
San Antonio has greatly improved. Twice as many students have enrolled since
2002, with more than 1,000 students this year. The bachelor’s degree-granting
school now offers majors in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, BAAS-Human
Relations, BAAS-Business Administration, Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Education,
History, English, Kinesiology, Management, Math and Secondary Education.
-T’Andra Smith
Women’s Basketball Team scores winning season
Palo Alto College women’s basketball team played their final game this semester,
beating Southwest Texas Junior College. With that win, they finished with a perfect
8-0 record for this season. The student athletes are Crystal Gomez, Claudia
Chavez, Melanie Converse, Victoria Lopez, Jessica DeLa Torre, Britany Knighton,
Shirley Williams, Kristen Minor, Jennifer Salazar, Brenda Tijerina, Krystal Borrego,
Alma Garcia, Priscilla Palomares, Allison Zimmermann, and Priscilla De Los Santos.
The team is coached by Stephen A. Schriedel.
-T’Andra Smith
ACCD Board of Trustees calls for Bond Election
The election scheduled for Feb. 5, 2005, is to approve a bond that totals $450
million to fund improvements for the District’s four colleges: Northwest
Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip’s College, and San Antonio College.
The bond will also aid in the construction of a northeast college and a Nursing
and Allied Health Campus. For more information, visit the ACCD webpage at www.accd.edu.
Click on Bond Issue
to view an official press release and details on early voting.
-Lisa Garza